I watched In the Name of the King: a Dungeon Siege Tale, Dr Uwe Boll's attempt to crack the tricky Lord of the Rings rip-off market. You really would not believe how hilariously awful it is.

I have never had to use this many tags for one film.

Heheh. I found this still lurking on the computer recently, and as most of you didn't see the old journal and I'm a shameless feedback hor recovering writer I thought I'd throw it out again.

( Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me )

So: Peter Jackson is producing, but not directing, an adaptation of The Hobbit and an ill-defined sequel film to boot.

Good? Bad? Indifferent?

Well, the holiday viewing of the Lord of the Rings films has come to its end. I've tried to be objective and consider all the various faults that people found with them, but no, they are superb. I don't know if I would want to watch the (relatively) short versions again, though ( Read more... )